1983 Citroen BX vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1983 Citroen BX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1983 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 112 kg more than 1983 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Citroen BX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen BX. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1983 Citroen BX has manual transmission. 1983 Citroen BX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen BX | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | BX | Cortina |
Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |